FIELD EXPECTATIONS

🟡 Safe Fields. Positive Sidelines. Better Soccer.

AYSO Region 1398 is committed to creating a safe, positive, and respectful soccer environment for every player.

These expectations apply to all players, coaches, parents, spectators, and volunteers at all games, practices, camps, and region events.

OUR FIELD STANDARD

* Player Safety Comes First

* Positive Sidelines Only

* Respect Is Required — Always

KID ZONE

🎉 Keep It Positive

AYSO is a Kid Zone Program.

Please do:

• Cheer for effort
• Encourage players
• Support the team
• Respect coaches and referees

Please do not:

• Yell instructions from the sideline
• Criticize players
• Argue with referees
• Make negative comments toward anyone

💬 If it’s not positive, don’t say it.

SAFE SPORT & PLAYER SAFETY

🛡️ Zero Compromise

Player safety is our top priority.

Region 1398 follows AYSO and SafeSport-aligned standards, including:

• Background-checked and trained volunteers
• Open and observable environments
• No isolated one-on-one situations with players
• Appropriate adult/player interactions
• Immediate reporting of unsafe behavior or concerns

⚠️ If something feels unsafe, speak up.

RESPECT THE REFEREES

🧑‍⚖️ No Referees = No Games

Our referees are trained volunteers. Many are parents, teens, and community members giving their time so our kids can play.

Not allowed:

• Yelling at referees
• Arguing calls
• Confronting referees before, during, or after games
• Referee abuse of any kind

Questions should go through coaches at the appropriate time.

GAME DAY SAFE ZONE

🚧 Keep the Field Safe

To keep games organized and safe:

• Coaches and players stay in designated team areas
• Spectators stay on the opposite sideline when possible
• No spectators behind goals
• Younger siblings must stay off the field
• Please give players, coaches, and referees room to work

🟣 NO PETS ON SCHOOL FIELDS

🚫 School District Rule

Many of our fields are located on school district property.

• No dogs or pets allowed at games or practices on school fields
• Service animals are permitted
• Families must follow school district field-use rules

This helps protect our permits and our relationship with our school partners.

🔴 FIELD SETUP & CLEANUP

🛠️ Everyone Helps

AYSO is a volunteer-run organization. Field setup and cleanup are part of making the season work.

Teams may be asked to help with:

• Goals
• Nets
• Corner flags
• Equipment
• Trash cleanup

🗑️ Leave the field better than you found it.

🌡️ WEATHER & FIELD CLOSURES

☀️🌧️ Safety Decisions Are Final

Practices, games, camps, or events may be canceled due to:

• Heat
• Poor air quality
• Rain or unsafe field conditions
• School district closures
• City or permit restrictions

Region 1398 follows safety guidance and field-use requirements when making closure decisions.

⚠️ If fields are closed, they are closed.

💧 PLAYER WELFARE

🚰 Come Prepared

Players should arrive ready to participate safely.

Please bring:

• Water
• Shin guards
• Proper soccer shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• A positive attitude

Coaches may pause or stop activities at any time for hydration, injury concerns, unsafe behavior, or field conditions.

🔴 ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

🚫 No Abuse. No Harassment. No Intimidation.

AYSO Region 1398 will not tolerate abusive or unsafe behavior toward:

• Players
• Referees
• Coaches
• Volunteers
• Opposing teams
• Families

This includes yelling, threats, intimidation, harassment, insults, or aggressive behavior.

Failure to follow these expectations may result in:

• A sideline warning
• Removal from the field area
• Further action under AYSO policies

🧒⚽ OUR COMMITMENT

We are here to create a soccer environment where kids can:

• Feel safe
• Build confidence
• Learn the game
• Make mistakes
• Grow as teammates
• Love soccer

That only happens when adults lead the right way.

📩 QUESTIONS?

For questions about field expectations, player safety, or sideline behavior, please contact:

[email protected]